Shepherd’s Pie–Inspired Root Veg Bake
Inspired by: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Base: Sautéed mushroom, celery, carrot, onion, herbs Top Layer: Mashed sweet potato + squash blend Bake: Until golden and bubbling Garnish: Chives or rosemary
Icelandic Root Veg Mash with Sautéed Mushrooms
Inspired by: Plokkfiskur (mashed fish stew) Mash: Sweet potato + parsnip + onion Topping: Seared lion’s mane mushroom with garlic Side: Wilted greens with lemon
Lohikeitto-Inspired Creamy Cauliflower & Veg Soup
Inspired by: Finnish salmon-potato soup Base: Cauliflower blended with lemon, garlic, celery, and herbs Veggies: Sweet potato cubes, leek, and dill Optional PM Add-On: Coconut water for creaminess
Danish Veg “Frikadeller” with Roasted Carrot Coins
Inspired by: Danish meatballs Veggie Patties: Sweet potato, wild mushrooms, onion, herbs Side: Roasted carrots and steamed red cabbage Optional Drizzle (PM): Lemon + zucchini “cream” sauce
Cabbage & Root Stew with Herb Broth
Inspired by: Fårikål (lamb & cabbage stew) Stew: Green cabbage, sweet potato, parsnip, onion, garlic, and black pepper Broth: Lemon + celery + herbs (no fermented elements) Garnish: Dill or parsley
Swedish-Style Mushroom Patties with Garlic Sweet Potato Mash
Inspired by: Swedish meatballs Patties: Finely chopped shiitake or lion’s mane mushrooms, onion, parsley, and mashed squash Mash: Steamed sweet potatoes with garlic and celery Side: Cucumber-dill salad with lemon
Qurutob-Inspired Flat “Platter” with Greens & Root Mash
Inspired by: Yogurt, bread, and veg layer dish Base: Roasted sweet potato “coins” Toppings: Wilted greens, tomato, cucumber Drizzle: Garlic + lemon dressing
Oromo-Inspired Cabbage Rolls with Sweet Potato Mash
Inspired by: Rolled meat and dough Wraps: Steamed cabbage leaves Filling: Mashed sweet potato, garlic, scallion, squash Drizzle: Lemon and parsley purée
Govurma-Inspired Slow-Roasted Mushroom & Root Bowl
Inspired by: Slow-cooked lamb Veggies: Roasted mushrooms, sweet potato, beet, garlic Herbs: Thyme, parsley, bay Side: Wilted spinach or cabbage with lemon
Vegetable Stew with Chickpea-Inspired Texture
Inspired by: Tajik root veg & chickpea soups Base: Sweet potato, carrot, onion, celery Spices: Cumin, turmeric, garlic Topping: Mashed squash + scallions